Description
M&M Magic Bars are a festive and easy-to-make dessert packed with chocolate, marshmallows, peanuts, and colorful M&M’s. With their gooey texture and crunchy candy topping, these layered cookie bars are perfect for holidays, parties, or bake sales. Simple, sweet, and irresistible for all ages.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted, plus more for buttering the dish
- 14 chocolate graham crackers
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 (10-ounce) bag mint chocolate chips
- 1 cup cocktail peanuts, coarsely chopped
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- 1/2 cup red and green M&M’s
- 1/2 cup coarsely chopped candy canes
- 1/4 cup red and green sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with foil, leaving a 2-inch overhang on both sides, and butter the foil.
- Pulse the chocolate graham crackers in a food processor until fine crumbs form. Add the melted butter and pulse until the mixture holds together when pressed.
- Press the crumb mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared dish using the bottom of a measuring cup.
- Pour the sweetened condensed milk evenly over the crust.
- Sprinkle the mint chocolate chips, peanuts, mini marshmallows, M&M’s, candy canes, and sprinkles over the top.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the sides are golden brown and begin to pull away from the baking dish.
- Allow the bars to cool completely for about 1 hour. Lift them from the pan using the foil and carefully remove the lining.
- Cut into 24 bars and serve or store for later.
Notes
- Line the pan with heavy-duty foil or parchment and butter it well to prevent sticking.
- Don’t overbake; remove when marshmallows are golden brown.
- Chill before slicing for cleaner edges.
- Substitute peanuts with almonds, pecans, or omit for a nut-free option.
- Store at room temperature for 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: M&M Magic Bars, chocolate dessert, layered cookie bars, holiday dessert, easy bar recipe, festive treats, Christmas dessert